Software Developers Salary in Minnesota

Software developers in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $138,520 a year) and the least in Mankato ($103,330), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $127,530 and the median at $130,050 for 35,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$138,520
Minneapolis$130,410
Duluth$112,370
St. Cloud$109,920
Mankato$103,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$138,520	$134,450	$109,270	$97,904	91
Minneapolis	$130,410	$130,920	$103,040	$92,997	105
Duluth	$112,370	$103,500	$88,020	$81,765	89
St. Cloud	$109,920	$103,000	$83,450	$80,208	88
Mankato	$103,330	$100,630	$79,870	$76,020	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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